Protein Drinks

Protein ready-to-drinks (RTDs) are the hassle-free way to enjoy a nutritionally balanced shake with no measuring or mixing required!

Protein ready-to-drinks (RTDs) are the hassle-free way to enjoy a nutritionally balanced shake with no measuring or mixing required! Sometimes, making up a shake from scratch isn’t practical; when you have a busy day ahead, you need a simple solution that requires minimal prep. RTDs just might be the answer – they provide a nutritional boost, on-the-go. There’s a wide selection available, so you can choose a product to suit your individual needs. Protein RTDs can be enjoyed as healthy snack, or used to replace breakfast or lunch when meal options are limited (or less than idea). They’re also great for pre/post-workout consumption, to assist recovery in the most convenient way possible. Multi-packs allow you to plan ahead, so that all you need to do is pick up an RTD from the fridge – it’s just one less thing to be concerned about when you have more pressing matters to deal with. Protein RTDS are designed to support muscle growth and repair, and will usually contain milk/whey protein as a basis. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) will usually feature, since these make up around 35% of skeletal muscle, and are integral to the recovery process. Formulae can vary, but you’re looking at around 25g of protein in each RTD bottle. Carb content usually depends on the goals a particular product is designed to support. For example, if fat loss is the aim of the game, you can find diet protein RTDs – these may contain added ingredients like green tea extract and l-carnitine to assist the metabolism. Low-carb RTDs provide a lean option to help you to stay on track of your fat-reduction programme. In truth however, most protein RTDs will be low-moderate on the carb front, making them suitable for most people – whatever their activity of choice. Many will have a milkshake-like consistency and refreshing taste, making them ideal for use after training, or at any other time of day. RTDs formulated with rapidly absorbed whey isolate/hydrolysate offer something different; they’re akin to a non-carbonated soft-drink, with a light texture, refreshing, fruity flavour and virtually zero carbs. These are ideal for people who dislike milk-based products. They’re perfect for intra and post-training to optimise muscle recovery.